John of Wallingford wrote about the Vikings in his 1220 chronicle that they attracted attention with their unprecedented attitude toward cleanliness at the time. They combed every day, bathed every week, their beards were groomed, they even had nail polishers, ear spoons, tweezers and the like. Arab Ibn Fadlan, on the other hand, saw it differently, but it is certain that Northerner hygiene standards were well above the level of their time.
Weight: 10 g
Size: 5 x 3 cm